Docusate sodium Prescribing at BROOKLANDS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
511
Total Quantity
41.1K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+37.8%
BROOKLANDS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 511 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,980 to the NHS. This is 37.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 511 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,066 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,980 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 511 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +37.8% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.